The festive atmosphere begins even earlier. The Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the Chinese calendar, is often seen as the precursor to the Spring Festival. A popular rhyme in northern China says, "Kids, kids, don't be greedy. After the Laba Festival, it's New Year already!"

With traditional fairs and shopping and travel booms over this year's extended holiday, China is about to ring in the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake, the first since its inclusion into the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.

Celebrations, Traditions, and Everything You Need to KnowChinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture. Marking the start of the Lunar New Year,

With traditional fairs and shopping and travel booms over this year's extended holiday, China is about to ring in the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake, the first since its inclusion into the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the Philippines, reflecting the country’s rich multicultural heritage. Chinese New Year 2025 is on January 29.

China Media Group (CMG) broadcast the 2025 Spring Festival Gala on , Chinese New Year’s Eve. Known as "Chunwan," the event is an annual celebration of Chinese culture and traditions. The gala combined historical heritage,

Set against a vibrant orange backdrop, a bold green snake rises proudly on a commemorative stamp issued by La Poste Group, France's postal service, earlier this month to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Many people around the world are welcoming the new year with the start of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities.